BLS Labor Force Update for Mesa County, Colorado

Written by Matt

Wednesday, 30 January 2008

In Mesa County, Colorado, the aggregate employment for all industry sectors has increased by 11.4%, or 5,937 jobs, total from 2002 to 2006. Out of the 3-digit NAICS industries, the Professional and technical services industry has brought the most jobs with a total of 2,096 employees finding new jobs in the industry. The employment growth in Professional and technical services makes up 17.9% percent of the total number of new jobs in Mesa County, Colorado. Top Growing Industries: 1. Professional and technical services (2,096 new jobs) 2. Executive, legislative and general government (1,856 new jobs) 3. Support activities for mining (1,411 new jobs) 4. Credit intermediation and related activities (1,178 new jobs) 5. Specialty trade contractors (765 new jobs) The Administration of environmental programs industry experienced most substantial job loss, losing 343 jobs during the period. The employment lost in Administration of environmental programs makes up 2.4% percent of the total job loss in Mesa County, Colorado. Top Declining Industries: 1. Administration of environmental programs (343 jobs lost) 2. Computer and electronic product manufacturing (235 jobs lost) 3. Justice, public order, and safety activities (163 jobs lost) 4. Administrative and support services (131 jobs lost) 5. Food manufacturing (104 jobs lost) From the 162 industry sectors (3-digit NAICS) with employment figures reported by the BLS in each year, 22 did not experience any change, 87 showed an escalation in the number employed, and 53 industry sectors reported declines during the time period.

 

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